Virginia Governor Youngkin still pushing for gas tax holiday

ARLINGTON, Va. - Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he's still fighting for a gas tax holiday.

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Youngkin claims the state has more than $1 billion dollars in excess transportation funds which can be used to offset the cost.

The governor added that the state could suspend the tax for three months -- between July and September -- then bring it back in the fall when gas prices are expected to fall.

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Youngkin is currently reviewing and revising the state's budget before returning it to the state legislature.